Pepes Mexican Mexican Restaurant — Pepe's Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2025
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Pepes Mexican Mexican Restaurant — Pepe's Mexican Restaurant 19 times, with records going back to 2010. On Mar 6, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 12 times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2025
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN REAR WALK IN FREEZER & ICE FROM FLOOR IN MIDDLE WALK IN FREEZER.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: 7-38-060 Default beverage for children's meals. : OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE ON KIDS MENU OFFERING A DRINK MUST BE 130 CALORIES OR LESS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FRONT WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE ON SLIDING GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM & GRILL TABLE SHELVING UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
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Feb 25, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2591023 3/14/24 NOT CORRECTED-#10-5-202.12 (B-D) : OBSERVED REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO CITY PLMBING TO PREVENT WATER FROM SPLASHING ALL OVER THE FLOOR MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.: #51-5-204.12 : OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE ON SLIDING GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FRONT WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM & GRILL TABLE SHELVING UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN REAR WALK IN FREEZER & ICE FROM FLOOR IN MIDDLE WALK IN FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL TRIM,MISSING & DAMAGED LOWER WALL BASE NEAR & ACROSS FROM ICE MACHINE.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE ON KIDS MENU OFFERING A DRINK MUST BE 130 CALORIES OR LESS.
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Mar 14, 2024
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO CITY PLMBING TO PREVENT WATER FROM SPLASHING ALL OVER THE FLOOR MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER DOOR HANDLE LOOSE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE AND WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE, STEAM TABLE,UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WATER LINE ALONG WALL UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED MISSING LID ON LAST UNISEX TOILET .
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES IN PREP AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED,FLOOR TILE AT ENTRY OF DINING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN REAR WALK IN COOLER AND ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN FRONT WALK IN FREEZER.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 2, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION STILL NOT CORRECTED (58) ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM REPORT #2552988 DATE 3/16/22. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CIATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSEVRED SINGLE USE TRAYS STORED FACING UP AT THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TRAYS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TOILET TANK LID IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TRASH BIN WITHOUT A LID IN THE CUSTOMER RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR TRASH BIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE AND SOIL ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND BOTH WALK-IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED/UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT CLUTTER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Mar 16, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHRING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP IN FRONT WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCETS ON HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS AND LEAKING FAUCET ON REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER SPLASHING OVER FLOOR DRAIN UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVING FOR FLOOR DRAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Mar 17, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COVER FOR THE TOILET TANK MISSING IN THE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM.. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 4, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COVER FOR THE TOILET TANK MISSING IN THE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM.. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE WASTE PAPER BASKET.
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Nov 7, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING/REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FACILITY SERVING EGGS AND STEAK THAT CAN BE PREPARED RAW OR UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE BOTTOM OF THE MENU WITH AN ASTERISK ON EACH ITEM THAT CAN BE PREPARED AND SERVED AW OR UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HANDLE AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE DISH WASHING AREA, AND A HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Dec 5, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL MANAGERS, FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING SUCH EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WALLS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND ALL SINKS NEED TO BE CLEANED. REMOVE DIRT, DUST, FOOD AND SPIDER WEBS. MAINTAIN ALL
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING AND REAR AREA IS DIMLY LIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.
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May 19, 2017
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL COOKED/PREPARED FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ESCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, THE CUTTING BOARD SURFACES, THE CAN OPENER AND SLEEVE ATTACHED TO HE PREP TABLE IN REAR AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT,DEBRIS)
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS THAT FALL UNDER THE CATEGORY OF FOOD HANDLER MUST MEET IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Apr 21, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FRONT WALK-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 47.2F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AND HAVE UNIT SERVICED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(SOUR CREAM, CUT TOMATOES, CUT LEAFY GREENS, PRE-COOKED RICE) FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47.2F-49.9F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL FOOD ITEMS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON PREMISIS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL COOKED/PREPARED FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ESCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, THE CUTTING BOARD SURFACES, THE CAN OPENER AND SLEEVE ATTACHED TO HE PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, DEBRIS).
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS THAT FALL UNDER THE CATEGORY OF FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Feb 8, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THEM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Aug 17, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPAIR SAME. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING, WRAPPED WITH TAPE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Apr 16, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINER LOCATED IN THE WALKIN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FRONT WALKIN FREEZER HAS ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR AND UNDER THE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ICE FROM THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BOTH WALKIN FREEZERS HAVE ICE BUILDUP ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS. MUST REMOVE THE ICE FROM THEM. CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS IN BOTH THE TOILET ROOMS THE SURFACES THICK WITH DUST BUILDUP.
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Mar 18, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES AT REAR IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN WALL AND PIPE. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN, SANTIZIE AND PROPERLY STORE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD-UP AT FLOOR AND UNDER SHELVING IN WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE/REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT REAR, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jan 30, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Sep 15, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BLENDER, SLICER, COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESS TISSUE ON FLOOR AND TOILET IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Feb 16, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE LITTER, CARDBOARD BOXES, ETC NEAR REAR DOOR.
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Jun 4, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAK UNDER ICE MACHINE AND LEAKING FAUCET ON UTILITY SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pepes Mexican Mexican Restaurant — Pepe's Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pepes Mexican Mexican Restaurant — Pepe's Mexican Restaurant on file is from Mar 6, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pepes Mexican Mexican Restaurant — Pepe's Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Pepes Mexican Mexican Restaurant — Pepe's Mexican Restaurant.
Has Pepes Mexican Mexican Restaurant — Pepe's Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pepes Mexican Mexican Restaurant — Pepe's Mexican Restaurant have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pepes Mexican Mexican Restaurant — Pepe's Mexican Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Pepes Mexican Mexican Restaurant — Pepe's Mexican Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pepes Mexican Mexican Restaurant — Pepe's Mexican Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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